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Paul Gauguin and Pola (Paul) Rollon Gauguin

Manao Tupapau (Watched by the Spirits of the Dead)

1893-1894, printed 1921

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Manao Tupapau (Watched by the Spirits of the Dead)

1893-1894, printed 1921

Physical Qualities Woodcut, Sheet: 270 × 423 mm. (10 5/8 × 16 5/8 in.)
Portfolio/Series From the series "Noa Noa (Fragrant Scent)"
Credit Line Gift of Adelyn D. Breeskin
Object Number 1952.157

Inscribed: In block, at upper left: "Manao / Tupapau"; in block, at lower left: "PGO"; at lower left, in graphite: "Paul Gauguin fecit"; at lower right, in graphite: "Pola Gauguin imp"; at upper left, in graphite: "pr 025"

Artist

Paul Gauguin

French, 1848-1903

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